If you want to be happy, just B. Spin & Strength Classes In Kelowna.

Free Spin Classes Anyone? The B Kind Karma Team Is Expanding!

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Do you light up the room when you walk in? Do you live and breathe fitness? Are you hoping to get more involved in the fitness community while getting fit yourself? Or, are you just stuck at an office job and want to let your inner fitness spirit shine? Well, we have the perfect gig for you. Our B Kind Karma volunteer team is expanding, and for just one shift a week, you will receive free spin and strength classes anytime you want (including the shift you work!). In return, we receive your help running the studio smoothly with day to day tasks including; laundry, cleaning (floors, washrooms, windows, bikes, etc), checking in members and making sure everything runs smoothly before, after, and during classes. We have a great team of B Kind Karma volunteers already, but we are looking for help for the following shifts:

Tuesdays – 8:45AM – 10:45AM
Thursdays – 4:30PM – 8:30PM
Fridays – 6:00AM – 10:00AM
Sundays – 9:00AM – 10:45AM

If you can commit to any of these shifts then we’d love to hear from you. Send in a quick CV about why you’d like to join the B Family and we’ll get back to you within a few days! Send your details to enjoytheride@bcycleandstrength.com and let’s get you started!

Takin’ Classes Outside

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We hear you, pushing yourself at home with online workouts isn’t the same as the real deal, in fact it’s not even close! We just couldn’t wait any longer for indoor group fitness to start back up again so we’re excited to launch our outdoor group fitness classes.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Classes will be held right outside B on the patio
  • We will be offering full body classes. The decision will be yours to take on the cardio components to make it a bootcamp or stick with straight strength exercises
  • We are starting with a very limited schedule and will add classes based on popularity
  • Classes will run unless it’s raining

What you need to do:

  • Sign up online like you normally would
  • Bring a pair of outdoor workout shoes
  • Bring your own yoga mat
  • Bring a full water bottle

Our current covid protocols remain in place so we ask that you only enter the studio when completely necessary. Only arrive a few minutes before class start time, and kindly keep your distance before, during, and after the class.

We are SO excited to get the blood pumpin’ with you all again!

Have questions? Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we have an answer.

Introducing, B Fit Virtual Personal Training!

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Having trouble staying motivated at home? Lack the discipline to schedule in your own home workouts? Or maybe you just find you’re not seeing the same results that you’re used to. We understand, after all, that’s probably why you were coming to classes in the first place!

B is thrilled to announce our newest #StayHome initiative – B Fit Virtual Trainer. This program will set you up with a personal trainer/accountability coach, that will video in to keep your workouts on track through whichever video platform you’re most comfortable with; Facetime, Skype, Zoom, Hangouts, etc. Through these video chats, we will walk you through your workouts, correct your form, provide guidance and motivation and make sure you’re truly getting the most out of your home workout!

It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s everything you need right now:

  • Live one on one video training
  • You choose the training days/times
  • Let the trainer keep an eye on your form, correct mistakes and motivate you
  • Enjoy regular text/call check-in’s with your trainer to make sure you’re staying on the right track
  • All the benefits of having a personal trainer, while maintaining proper social distancing
  • Strength, cardio, weight loss, yoga, rehabilitation
  • $50 per one hour session or 10 sessions for $45/session

What’re you waiting for? It looks like we may be at home for a while, so let’s get you back on track before that track starts to disappear 😉 

Sending virtual hugs, and sweat. 

Sign up now!

 

COVID- 19 Update

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B Family,  

It is with sad, but full hearts, and tremendous hope for the future that I write to announce we will be temporarily closing our doors effective immediately.

As the COVID-19 situation has evolved, so has our response. While we aimed to provide you with a health sanctuary for your fitness as long as we felt it was safe, recent updates provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) now state that further action needs to be taken to help minimize the impact of COVID-19. With this updated information, we no longer feel that it is safe for you, or our community to keep our classes running.

Throughout this process, we have been clear that our goal was always to provide a safe space for you. We tried to stay open as long as we could to offer our team and our community a place of stability in a scary, and ever-changing world. We are a small business built on the foundation of incredible people, and we stand by our decisions and are grateful that we were able to provide you with a safe sanctuary for as long as we did. 

As such, I feel it is important to recognize our amazing team, and all of our members, our B family, that came together to keep B a safe space, a home away from home, during this chaos. The B staff who showed up to follow through on our ongoing commitment and promise to you of offering exceptional classes, and an ever-loving inclusive community, who worked tirelessly through it all while keeping spirits high and smiles bright to create lasting memories of happiness and togetherness. For this, I can’t thank you all enough. You are all loved so much and such a big part of what makes B,B.

 

As of today, all classes in studio will be suspended temporarily, until we receive further information indicating it is once again safe to operate. More information on our online workout classes can be found below. In the meantime:

  • Those on auto-renewing memberships will have the option to pause their account by simply responding to this email and changing the subject to “Please Pause.” However, as a young, new business, we kindly ask that if you are in a financial position to keep your membership running you do so – we will be forever grateful for you lightening the burden this has placed on us. You can change your mind at any time should your own circumstances change.
  • All punch passes will have an extended expiration date.
  • All those on introductory offers will have their terms extended.
  • We have also set no expiration on all punch passes purchased during this time, so anything purchased during this time can be used at a later date at B.
  • We are still offering discounted personal training sessions at this time.
  • We will be offering free, private workout sessions for all Interior Health staff supporting this pandemic on the front line.

We strongly believe in movement and while we can’t move collectively as one right now, we’ll be sharing home workout videos that you can do from home to keep you active and moving while this runs its course. For the time being, we are running this private collection of workout videos for our B Family, on our Facebook page – simply request to join the “B Fit – Home Edition” group for unlimited access to these classes. This is an ever-evolving platform, so check back regularly for changes and new classes. It’s going to be fun 😉

This remains a complex and rapidly changing situation that reminds us that we are all part of a broader community with a responsibility to look out for each other. We encourage you to try and stay calm, kind, and positive in these times of uncertainty. As we say in our classes, we are all in this together, you are not alone.

Thank you for your support. We will come out the other side of this challenge stronger…together. For now, let’s “just B”.

 

Much love,

 

B

 

Introducing, RESOLUTION B

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This is YOUR YEAR.
New Year, New You.
(for real this time)

 

Are you ready for 2020 ladies and gentlemen? This is going to be your best year yet. And here’s why:

  1. You are done making excuses.
  2. You are ready to take action.
  3. You are not a victim of your circumstances; you are the boss of your destiny.
  4. You are finally taking the time for YOU, that you deserve.
  5. You are making your health a priority, not an afterthought.

With this in mind, we are proud to introduce the most exciting fitness challenge you’ve ever seen at B…

30 Workouts. 45 Days.
15 Spin Classes. 15 Strength Classes. 15 Rest Days.

Why?

Successfully implementing new habits takes time. We have set this challenge up to make working out a consistent part of your life. We have provided rest days for you to properly recover and avoid burnout and set the challenge for 6 weeks, to make this a more permanent lifestyle change that you’ll want to stick with after the challenge.

Resolution B is about creating a more consistent and sustainable approach to your health; providing you with positive habits you need to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle for 2020 and beyond.


Here’s What Challengers Are Responsible For:

  • Completing 30 workouts at B, in 45 days (January 15th – March 1 st)
    • 15 spin classes (any style counts!)
    • 15 strength classes
      (Spin + Strength classes can count towards either a spin OR a strength day)

You CAN double up some days to provide yourself with extra rest days, or to account for being out of town!

What Keeps You Motivated?

  • Weekly Contests! There will be a different fitness contest every week:

Week 1: Fastest 100M Row
Week 2: Fastest Mile Cycle
Week 3: Longest Held Forearm Plank
Week 4: Most Classes Attended (since day 1 of challenge)
Week 5: Committed To Core (execute 4 sets of 15 of each core exercise everyday for 7 days)
Week 6: Highest Watt Average

 Simply sign up, participate and be entered to win one of the amazing prizes donated by some stellar local companies; CJR Acupuncture, Total E-Clips Salon, Brix Wellness, LifeWorks Chiropractic and Wellness, just to name a few…

  • 2 optional yoga sessions (only available for challengers) – these relaxing yoga sessions will be held on Sundays (time TBD) and are only available for those participating in the challenge. Each yoga class can count towards a strength class in the challenge and is designed to help aid your body in recovery.
  • Weekly Accountability Check-in:
    • Weigh-in
    • Photos
    • Body fat analysis
      – Please email us to set up a time each week that you’d like to get weighed in and have your body fat tested. We recommend that it be the same time each week for consistency and ideally in the morning.

  • Free enrollment to the 90 Minute B Signature Class (30 min spin + 30 min strength + 30 min stretch)
  • Discounted personal training add-ons. If you’re participating in the challenge and need some extra help or support along the way, you can purchase personal training sessions at a discounted rate of $50/session throughout the challenge.

Cost:
The cost to participate is $175 for punch pass holders and non-members and $160 for all B members currently on an unlimited membership (B Pass, B Committed or B Our Family.

All current unlimited memberships can be put on hold for the duration on the contest) All active punch passes will be given an extension on their expiration.

Resolution 2020 (B)RING IT. SIGN UP NOW.

 

Buff B Exclusive 6 Week Transformation Series

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Alright ladies and gentlemen, this is it. This is your fail proof program to reaching your fitness goals. This program is designed to be your guided, step by step plan to accomplishing your weight loss, muscle building, tightening & toning, and injury prevention goals. You will work closely with us to ensure you always know your next step and stay on track to accomplishing your fitness goal(s). Following the exercise schedule set out and eating the foods recommended WILL give you results – you just need to be ready to commit to doing what we say, for 6 weeks….can you do it?

Included in this program is:

  • Unlimited classes  (spin, strength, bootcamp, arms & abs, booty blast, spin + strength, spin + stretch)
  • 1 private consult to set goals and create the ideal workout schedule for you
  • 1 private personal training session/week with an optional body fat analysis
  • 1 semi-private 90 minute class/week with only Buff B members
  • 1 basic meal plan outline to follow for the duration of the program
    • Bi-weekly check-ins will occur in your private sessions to determine your progress and adjust your meals as needed
    • The basic meal plan will outline recommended meals, snacks, and contain recipes for some unique additions.
  • Take meal prep out of the equation and use your 10% discount with Kelowna’s new EatClean Healthy Grill, discount will be offered on all  meals you want added to your meal plan. *The price of food is not included in the program cost. 
  • A $15 discount on all additional personal training sessions added throughout the program at a rate of $60/hr.

We are starting this program the week of January 6th, ending the week of February 10th. Accommodations can be made if you need to start later or end earlier. Excuses = Gone. 

If you’re ready to make that change you’ve been thinking about or working towards without much progress this is for you. This is the ultimate new years resolution. 

The cost of this specialized Buff B program is $880 and payment can be made in four interest free installments of $220.  We are accepting a very limited number of people in this program so make sure you sign up right away!

Yesterday you said tomorrow. Stop making excuses and make a commitment and invest in yourself today.

 

SIGN UP NOW

Introducing the 8 Week BCycle Training Program

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This is what you’ve been waiting for, Kelowna!

Whether your just want to feel more comfortable and confident in spin class, or you’re training for a triathlon or Gran Fondo, the BCycle 8 Week Training Program is the perfect way to improve your cycling game, no matter what your current fitness level is.

The BCycle Training Program is a series of 8 spin classes for all fitness levels and is designed to accelerate your cycling ability and improve your overall performance on a bike; whether that’s indoors or outdoors.

In this 8 week registered program, each class will include a warm-up, the workout and a cool down.  The workout portion is executed in intervals that follow a progressive format and periodized structure.  The intervals are designed to help develop stronger cycling in specific zones as well as to help improve technique.  The instructor doesn’t ride for this class, her job is solely to be on the floor coaching you each and every step of the way!

The 8 week program runs on Wednesdays at 5:00PM on the following dates:
January 8, 15, 22,29
February 5, 19, 26
March 4

The instructor for this exciting cycling program is Robin Wallouch.

The class breakdown is as follows:

Class 1 (January 8th, 2020): This workout is designed to find your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) which is commonly defined as the highest average power you can sustain for one hour, measured on the bike in watts.  FTP will be used to determine your training zones for all sessions going forward.  Our first class will be a 12 minute warm-up and then a 5 minute all out effort which will serve as your basis for what you will do later in the 20 minute all out effort.  

Class 2 (January 15th, 2020) :  This session will focus on hard, short efforts followed by settling back into a constant effort.  

Class 3 (January 22nd, 2020): Will focus on anaerobic bursts, followed by sweet spot training.  “Sweet spot” refers to an intensity of training that is hard enough to elicit substantial physiological benefits, but not so hard as to be unsustainable.  It’s 85-95% of your average threshold power.  

Class 4 (January 29rd, 2020): Will focus on steady building from 75% -115% of your FTP.  

Class 5 (February 5th, 2020): Will focus on 30 second efforts with short recoveries to boost your VO2 power (just love your FTP).

Class 6 (February 19th, 2020):  The super peaks pyramid will focus on short intensity in the anaerobic capacity zone.  

Class 7 (February 26th, 2020):  Will focus on sprints. This session is designed to simulate the demands of a road race, in which you are sprinting to get away from a group.

Class 8 (March 4th, 2020): This session will be Time Trials. It will start with a 12 minute warm-up and then a 5 minute all out effort which will serve as your basis for what you will do in your 20 minute all out effort.  This class will allow you to see how much you’ve improved from the first session.  

 

The program cost is $240 per person and there are limited spots available so register as soon as you can to ensure your place in this exciting program.

If you have any questions, or if you’d like more information please don’t hesitate to ask!

We Like Our Beats Up High & Our Squats Down Low

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Join us this November for our SQUAT CHALLENGE!

We’ll keep this short, this is how it works:

  • You must do 100 squats, every day for 30 days
  • Challenge starts October 30th and ends November 30th
  • Share and post using #LetsGet100B
  • Take a before and after picture (you don’t need to share it, but you might want to 😉)
  • Everyone who completes the challenge and posts a before/after picture using #LetsGet100B will be entered to win a 1 month free membership and an AminoCuts BCAA mix.

Rules:

  • You do not need to do 100 at one time. You can do them in as many sets as you like
  • You do not need to come into the studio to them. Do them at home, work, the airplane, etc.
  • Write your name on our accountability board and put a check every day that you complete your 100 squats
  • Squats done in any of the classes count
  • Feel free to get some squats in before or after your favourite spin class 
  • Smile, and have fun

If you think you’ve got what it takes to complete this challenge then we want you on board! Simply come into the studio and sign your name on our board and you’re in!

We’re excited for this fun challenge, we hope you are too!

Introducing the “B Friends Referral Program”

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We are thrilled to announce the rollout of our new B Friends Referral Program. With this referral program you, our lovely and loyal members will be given the opportunity to receive free classes or a discount on your monthly membership!

Here’s how it works; you retrieve your unique referral link by following these steps:

  1. Log into your account – B Indoor Cycle & Strength Studio
  2. Click “My Account”
  3. Select “My Info”

Here you will see a section titled “Referrals” with an “invite a friend” link on the far right, send that link to your friends.

Once a friend creates a new account using the link you sent them, they will be registered as your referral. There are two different referral perks, dependent on which type of membership you have.

  1. If you have an unlimited membership

If your membership is:
The B Pass
B Committed
B Our Family

If your referral also signs up for one of the above memberships you will receive $10 off every month that your referral continues their membership.

ADDED PERK: If you are on the B Our Family pass, your referee is eligible to sign up for the B Our Family pass as well, even though it is no longer a public offering.  Friends supporting friends <3

This perk is virtually unlimited; if you pay $130/month for the B Pass, and 5 of your friends sign up for The B Pass as well, your next payments will be $80/month for as long as those friends continue with their unlimited membership.

  1. If you are using punch passes

Using your unique referral link – you will receive 5 FREE CLASSES, once your referee spends $250.   This is a one time reward (you will not be granted another 5 free classes when they reach $500, etc.) You can however, refer an unlimited number of new people, and receive 5 free classes from each of THEIR purchases. One referee = one chance to receive 5 free classes.

This is a new program, so while we truly appreciate any referrals you have already made, only new accounts created using the referral link will be eligible.

How to Own Your Fitness This Fall

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Making the shift from summer to fall can make sticking to your wellness schedule challenging. How do you overcome this challenge and start this new season strong? Setting clear expectations of what an ideal fall self care schedule looks like will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed down the road.

Here are some of our tips to help you stay focused and ready to own your fitness this fall:

PLAN AHEAD
We understand that life can be chaotic, but research has shown that booking your “Me Time” in advance helps you keep a better life balance because you feel less guilty taking that spin class, or going to that appointment if it’s been planned for weeks. So put it in your calendar (in pen!) and book your spin class or strength class FOR YOU.

RECRUIT A FRIEND
Accountability 101. Find a friend/spouse/child or anyone you can recruit to commit to working out with you, at least for 30 days. Creating a routine will make it easier, and having that person holding you accountable when happy hour is calling your name will help keep you in check, and on point.

Don’t have a friend like that? We’ll be your friend! Book in with a personal trainer here and you’ll be held accountable for your workouts, and you’ll gain a new fitness focused friend for the long haul!

MAKE A PLAN
As they say, “a goal without a plan is just a wish.” What is your goal? Lose 10lbs? Keep up with your kids? Fit into that outfit again? Or just have an easier time going up the stairs? Whatever your goal is, write that sh*t down and make it happen! We’re happy to help you come up with a plan that will help you accomplish that goal! Want to lose a few pounds and tone up? GREAT! Dependent on a lot of different factors, we would start with recommending 1 strength class a week, 1 spin class a week and 1 combination class. See, it’s not hard; but getting started is. Make that first step now.

MORE STRETCH – LESS STRESS
Top contributor to disease and weight gain? STRESS! Solution? RELAX! We know, easier said than done, but working out has been proven to reduce stress and improve overall well-being, so book that class (see a spin + stretch class? BOOK THAT) and sweat and stretch out your stress so that you will be a happier and more productive member of society.

You can handle this.